Greyville has an eight race card tonight and as always there are some good opportunities for punters who are on the ball.
In the first over 1600m, Diamond League, a half-sister to Whiteline Fever, has run well in two 1200m races and the form has worked out well so she should take care of this weak field over a step up in trip she should handle on pedigree. Black Cat Magic was outpaced on debut over 1200m but ran on well so should improve over this trip. Attic View was doing her best work late when green over 1400m on debut. Black Cashmere found some support on debut over course and distance and Marcus now rides. Aventurine could also improve.
Surrey (Nkosi Hlophe)
In the second over 1200m Highway Explorer bounced back to form last time when running on and is drawn well here in his second run after a rest and gelding. Waltzed Home has run well after layoffs before and has Marcus up. Beloved Country is a talented filly and can’t be ignored with a 4kg claimer up. Translunar is reliable and will be running on over a trip too short. Prince Of Magic is course and distance suited.
In the third over 1200m, the hard-knocking Ice Run has a good chance in an uninspiring field. The first-timer Smart World is a full-brother to the decent Amazing Strike.
In the fourth, Surrey goes well for this 4kg claimer and could still be ahead of the handicapper while he has shown enough speed to be effective over this trip. Cunning Fox won easily over course and distance last time and could handle a six-point raise. Harrison is suited to this course and distance and was hampered last time.
In the fifth over 1000m, the exciting newcomer Free State has her second outing and as one who is going places will likely be good enough off a merit rating of 83. Super Guppy is 0,5kg under sufferance but looks very well handicapped on the form of her last run on the Vaal sand and as a front-running sort will be dangerous from a plum draw. Regardstobroadway is talented and could earn.
In the sixth, National Chimes stayed on well over 1900m with this rider in August and is now a point lower. Nanojet and Information Highway make most appeal of the rest.
In the seventh over 2000m, Alpine Ridge will be coming into her own being by Go Deputy and ran on well over 1600m last time from a tough draw on the turf. Sword Storm is on the up and the handicapper might not have a hold of her yet. Lemon Tea could still be reasonably weighted for this course and distance.
In the last over 1400m, Argyle Bay could win if repeating his last run. Fareeq and Master Of Mischief both look talented and could go close first time out the maidens, while Burwaaz, Max The Man, In Your Dreams, Copper’s Pride and Royal Armour also have to be considered in an open race.
By David Thiselton
